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Freight Carrier · Ringgold, GA

NORTON TRANSPORT INC

Name: NORTON TRANSPORT INC
Address: 2 NORTH COMMERCE DRIVE, RINGGOLD, GA, 30736, US
Telephone: (706) 924-2656

2 NORTH COMMERCE DRIVE · Ringgold, GA 30736

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #399148
USDOT #925129 USDOT Active

1200
Power Units
1500
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NORTON TRANSPORT INC is a Ringgold, GA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Georgia. This company has 1200 truck(s) in their fleet and 1500 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-399148 and their USDOT number is 925129.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/03/2026 · last updated Jul 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/03/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 47,000,200 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Driveaway/Towaway

Safety Record

111 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
22
Injury
30
Tow
52
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.87 118 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.33 56 Vehicle Maintenance 1.38 130 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 4 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.1 17

Inspection Summary

1
Total
931
Clean
292
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 172 unique codes

Critical 67

392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.3× OOS×3 SW 10
392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.2× OOS×2 SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone8× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone5× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× OOS×12 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:3× OOS×3 SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain17× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status6× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal6× OOS×6 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× OOS×2 SW 6
393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.17(b)No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.17B2-LRLDWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both Lamps on rearmost vehicle driveaway missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.17B2LSLDMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.17B2-LTSDMLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LTSOLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed5× OOS×4 SW 5
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.42A-BM-TSABrake - Missing on a trailer steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43D-BSBBrake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× OOS×1 SW 3
393.71H10-CDDSDDCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices wire/chain damaged.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp9× OOS×5 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×3 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× OOS×2 SW 2
391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×1 SW 1
393.78-WOOSWipers - Inoperative/missing/damaged on drivers side, during inclement weather requiring use of the windshield wipers1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 29

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV8× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other20× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device7× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving3× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change3× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change3× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions2× SW 5
392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
392.2PImproper passing1× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit13× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation12× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers6× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway4× SW 1
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV1× SW 1

Hours of Service 14

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current3× SW 5
395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:2× SW 5
395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner11× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.282I-ELDDSDCHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to select the applicable special driving category before the start of the status and deselect when the indicated status ends.1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 59

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.48A-BSRFSADAir Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc)1× SW 4
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19975× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.13C2-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.86B2-RIGRear Impact Guards - All other CMV's, manufactured after December 31, 1952 inadequate construction/attachment1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective14× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.5× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.62-BENDBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message)1× SW 1
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 3

391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.4× SW 1
391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× SW 1
392.2-MCSRMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

NORTON TRANSPORT INC
2 NORTH COMMERCE DRIVE
RINGGOLD, GA 30736

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 172 unique codes

Critical 67

Unsafe Driving 29

Hours of Service 14

Vehicle Maintenance 59

Driver Fitness 3

Locations

Location on Map

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